Shane Conlan
Definition
Shane Conlan is a retired American professional football linebacker who played primarily for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL from 1987 to 1993.
A College Football Hall of Famer (inducted 2014), he starred at Penn State University, leading them to an undefeated national championship season in 1986.
Known as a Western New York native from Frewsburg, NY, Conlan recently made headlines for a quirky moment while announcing a Buffalo Bills draft pick in 2026, momentarily mixing up the year.
Examples
Shane Conlan's interception sealed the game, turning Bills Mafia into a roaring sea of blue and red.
Even in retirement, Shane Conlan proves he's still got that Nittany Lion tackle – just don't ask him the current year during a draft announcement.
Fans chuckled when Shane Conlan channeled his inner time traveler on draft night, picking the perfect player from the wrong decade.
From Penn State's perfect '86 squad to Bills legend status, Shane Conlan's career hits harder than a blindside blitz.